US Cattlemen's Association President on Disagreement with Argentina Beef Plan

Disagreement with Argentina Beef Plan

• 🇺🇸 The U.S. Cattlemen's Association respectfully disagrees that importing beef from other countries will lower prices.
• 💡 They believe that importing foreign beef will primarily benefit the big four packers and importers by allowing them to buy cheaper and sell at a higher market price.
• 🎯 The association advocates for increasing U.S. beef production instead.

Historic Low Cattle Numbers

• 📉 Cattle numbers in the U.S. are at historic lows, not seen since the 1960s, due to factors like drought and fluctuating prices.
• 📞 The association has reached out to the president to discuss alternative options that could help increase cattle numbers.

Producer Costs and Consumer Prices

• 🗣️ In response to the president's call for lower cattle prices, the association argues that current prices are finally catching up to the cost of production.
• 💰 This allows producers to earn a living wage and helps ensure the continuation of generational ranching.
• ⚖️ They question whether beef prices are truly too high, comparing $6.50 per pound of hamburger to the cost of a latte or bag of chips, noting beef's higher nutritional value.